Wichita State Plane Wreck & Mount Bethel – Dry Gulch
WEBNov 5, 2014 · Hike to the Wichita State Plane Wreck from 1970 from Dry Gulch—or explore the amazing snow fences along Mount Bethel.
Wichita State Plane Wreck, Colorado - 298 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
WEBWichita State Plane Wreck. Check out this 2.9-mile out-and-back trail near Silver Plume, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Wichita State University football team plane crash - Wikipedia
WEBIt was one of two aircraft carrying the 1970 Wichita State Shockers football team to Logan, Utah, for a game against Utah State; [6] the second aircraft flew a conventional route and arrived safely in Utah.
Wichita State University Plane Crash - Colorado Encyclopedia
WEBIn early October 1970, a twin-engine aircraft carrying forty people associated with the Wichita State University football team crashed into Mt. Bethel along Colorado’s Continental Divide, killing thirty-one passengers.
Hike to the Wichita State Plane Wreck - 10Adventures
WEBNavigate the extremely steep and rocky terrain up to Wichita State Plane Wreck. Explore the eerie sights of the wreckage and read the memorial. Hike around the sobering crash site and when you are ready to descend, retrace your steps.
The Valley of No Return: The story of the Wichita State ... - Medium
WEBJul 4, 2020 · The antiquated propeller plane crashed into a mountainside at nearly 11,000 feet above sea level, where it struck trees, broke apart, and burst into flames. As the survivors rushed to escape,...
Wichita State University Plane Crash Site - Atlas Obscura
WEBOct 14, 2022 · Hike for just over a mile up FS-193.1 until you reach a fork going directly uphill to the left (this is easily visible on Google Maps, and should be across from the fenced-in area near the top of...
Dry Gulch: Plane Wrecks & Peaks - Elevation Outdoors Magazine
WEBNov 4, 2014 · The most intriguing destination is the extensive plane wreckage from the tragic 1970 Wichita State crash. The Martin 4-0-4 smashed into the side of Mount Trelease on October 2, 1970, killing 31 of the 40 people on board.
PHOTOS: 50 years after the Wichita State plane crash in 1970, …
WEBOn Oct. 2, 1970, two planes carrying Wichita State football players, fans, family members, and crew took off from the Denver airport to fly to the Utah State for an away game. The pilot flying the gold plane, carrying 40 passengers and crew, decided to take a more scenic route through the Dry Gulch mountains near Silver Plume, Colorado, when ...
Hiking trails where you can see wreckage from Colorado plane …
WEBJul 25, 2022 · Trails where you can see plane crash sites include: Feb. 23, 1943: C-49J crash near Blodgett Peak. July 19, 1943: B-24 bomber crash near Taylor Park in Gunnison County.
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